Dec. 10: Face of Mankind Screenshots of the Week

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The first-ever look at a Vortex Gate plus three more scenes from the De Morgan's Castle and Queens areas.

By IGN Staff

Face of Mankind is a science fiction-themed online world title that takes place in the 24th century, at a time when humanity has reached out into space from the over-crowded Earth, only to be confronted by threats from various alien species. Within this context, Frankfurt, Germany-based developer Duplex Systems is placing a strong emphasis on the game's story element, including both the backstory and an epic ongoing experience that players will reportedly be able to influence and change. Other key aspects include a rank-based character development scheme, 10 distinct organizations players can join, and a complex economic system.

The team has licensed its visual technology, electing to use the Talon system from LithTech. The screenshots released have been impressive, showing diverse indoor and outdoor locations. Some of these have depicted the team's futuristic visions of places here on Earth such as parts of Tokyo and New York. Others have shown us far more distant locales including glimpses of colonies on Epsilon Eridani, Antares et al. Naturally, we were eager both to see and to show more. Thanks to Duplex Systems, we're pleased to offer you the chance to check out cool new views of various areas and elements from the game.

This pair of images includes the very first look at a Vortex Gate render plus an in-game view showing a directional sign to one in the De Morgan's Castle penal colony.

These two screenshots appear to show a couple of industrial or warehouse-like structures in the Queens area of New York.